Public Speaking Study Guide

How can cultural issues impact our approach to ethics? ; What is the difference between ethical and legal speech? ; What is the primary responsibility of an ethical speaker? ; What are the forms of untruthful speech? What is plagiarism? How can you be sure to avoid It? Qualities of an ethical listener? Can you define, explain, and give examples of the terms on Speak Up’s page 93? Chapter 5: Audience Analysis What are the four situational characteristics of a speech situation? ; How do demographics influence the way audiences might response too message? Aside from demographics, what are the other ways to analyze your audience? ; What are three techniques one can use to gather information about an audience? ; Can you define, explain, and give examples of the terms on Speak Up’s pages 154-163? Chapter 6: Selecting Your Topic What are the four techniques for developing a set of potential topics and how do they work? ; How do you select and refine the best topic? How do you draft a specific purpose statement and thesis statement? ; Can you define, explain, and give examples of the terms on Speak Up’s page 192?Chapter 7: Researching Your Speech Why do you conduct research for a speech? What are the steps necessary for creating a research plan? ; How do you select the most credible sources by examining the four characteristics of a source’s credibility? ; What are the kinds of sources available for conducting library research? ;How is the Internet best used as a research tool? What are the steps involved in conducting an interview? How do you present your research in your speech? Can you define, explain, and give examples of the terms on Speak Up’s pages 233-234?Chapter 8: Using Supporting Materials for Your Speech Why should you use supporting materials in your speech? What are the six types of supporting materials? What are the five guidelines for using supporting materials? ; Can you define, explain, and give examples of the terms on Speak Up’s page 261? Chapter 11: Outlining Your Speech What are the two types of outlines? In what situations are each appropriate? What are the three sections of a working outline? What elements should you include on a working outline?What elements should you include on a speaking outline? Can you define, explain, and give examples of the terms on Speak Up’s page 351 ? Chapter 15: Informative Speaking What are the five techniques for informing? What are the five types of informative speeches? What are the steps involved in developing your informative speech? ; What are the patterns for organizing an informative speech? ; What are the steps involved in clarifying and simplifying your message?